Paper Plate Christmas Ornament Craft

If you are looking for a simple and cheerful paper plate Christmas craft for kids, this little paper ornament is such a fun one to try. It uses just a few supplies, it is quick to set up, and kids can decorate it in so many creative ways.

Simple Christmas crafts like this are great for building confidence, fine motor skills, and giving little ones the chance to explore their own ideas.

This paper plate ornament craft works brilliantly for preschoolers and early primary ages, but even older kids will enjoy making their own unique paper plate baubles for the Christmas tree or to hang around the home during November and December.

Supplies Needed for your Paper Plate Craft Ornaments

You only need a paper plate, some red paint (or colors of your choice) scissors, glue and yellow paper to make this easy ornament craft. As well as our printable template which you can download at the end of this blog post.

Paper plates are one of our favourite materials because they’re inexpensive, sturdy and perfect for simple paper plate Christmas decorations. You can add extra craft materials if you want, like glitter or stickers, but even the basic version looks adorable.

How to Make the Paper Plate Ornament

Here’s the step by step to set everything up. Kids can follow along or use this as a guide and then decorate their paper ornaments in their own style.

Once the main design is ready, kids can keep adding more details. They might want extra stars, dots made with a hole punch, or any patterns they like.

This simple paper plate Christmas craft is a great way for little ones to express their creativity, and you’ll end up with a whole collection of unique paper ornaments to decorate the house, the classroom or even your Christmas tree.

The great thing with this craft is that using our template and a paper plate, you can really make any design or color combination that you like. It allows kids a huge amount of creativity, the paper plate is pretty much a blank canvas. You don’t need to copy the red stripes design we showed – that is just one example!

Printable Template for your Paper Plate Decoration Craft

We also have a printable template for the top of the ornament, which makes this paper plate ornament diy even easier. Just print, cut and glue it to the paper plate. It’s handy for younger kids and keeps everything neat and tidy, although children are always welcome to design their own version too, and you can draw and cut this shape freehand if you don’t have access to a printer.

This paper plate Christmas ornament is such an easy idea but always a favourite. It’s a lovely way to enjoy some relaxed creative time together, and kids love seeing their paper plates transform into bright Christmas ornaments they can proudly display. If you try it at home, in school or at a Christmas craft club, you’ll quickly see why simple paper plate Christmas crafts for kids are always so popular.

More Christmas Crafts for Kids

If your children enjoyed this plate Christmas idea, take a look at more fun Christmas crafts for kids. We love sharing easy diy paper projects, simple classroom ideas and creative Christmas activities to brighten up your holiday season, both at home and in school.

• Paper Plate Christmas Candle Wreath
• Fun Paper Plate Santa and Sleigh Craft, That Really Moves
• Easy Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft
• Adorable Paper Plate Reindeer Craft
• Paper Plate Elf Craft
• Paper Plate Gingerbread House Craft With Printable Template

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